Turtwig
Turtwig is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0387 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass |
| Species | Tiny Leaf Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight | 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Overgrow Shell Armor (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0001 (Diamond/Pearl) 0001 (Platinum) 0001 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0130 (Legends: Arceus) 0191 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 64 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Grass, Monster |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 68 | 126 | 258 | |
| Defense | 64 | 119 | 249 | |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Speed | 31 | 60 | 177 | |
| Total | 318 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Turtwig changes
- In Generations 4-7, Turtwig has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | Made from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes. |
|---|---|
| Pearl | It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty. |
| Platinum | The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy TURTWIG, the shell should feel moist. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
| X Omega Ruby |
Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty. |
| Brilliant Diamond | Made from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes. |
| Shining Pearl | It undertakes photosynthesis within its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if the Pokémon is thirsty. |
| Legends: Arceus | This Pokémon becomes more energetic the more sunlight there is. The part resembling a shell is similar to silt and is slightly damp and warm to the touch. |
Moves learned by Turtwig
Moves learnt by level up
Turtwig does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Turtwig does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Turtwig cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Turtwig learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Withdraw | Water | — | — | |
| 9 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 13 | Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95 | |
| 17 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 21 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
| 29 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| 33 | Synthesis | Grass | — | — | |
| 37 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 41 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 45 | Leaf Storm | Grass | 130 | 90 |
Egg moves
Turtwig learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Turtwig gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| Shell Smash | Normal | — | — | |
| Spit Up | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Stockpile | Normal | — | — | |
| Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| Swallow | Normal | — | — | |
| Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Tickle | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Wide Guard | Rock | — | — | |
| Worry Seed | Grass | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Turtwig is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 33 | Magical Leaf | Grass | 60 | ∞ | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 56 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 71 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 74 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 99 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 108 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 121 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 128 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 137 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 146 | Grass Pledge | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 159 | Leaf Storm | Grass | 130 | 90 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 176 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 179 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 194 | Grassy Glide | Grass | 55 | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Turtwig sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Turtwig
| Diamond Pearl |
Lake Verity |
|---|---|
| Platinum | Route 201 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 101 |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Breed Grotle/Torterra |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Droning Meadow |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Turtwig |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ナエトル (Naetle) |
| German | Chelast |
| French | Tortipouss |
| Italian | Turtwig |
| Spanish | Turtwig |
| Korean | 모부기 (mobugi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 草苗龟 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 草苗龜 |
| English |
Tiny Leaf Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | わかばポケモン |
| German | Winziglaub-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Minifeuille |
| Italian | Pokémon Fogliolina |
| Spanish | Pokémon Hojita |
| Korean | 어린잎포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 嫩叶宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 嫩葉寶可夢 |
Name origin
- turtle
- water-based reptile
- twig
- a small tree branch


